Autism in the News- 08.03.11

NEST Blue Garden Candle for Autism Speaks (Bungalux)Candlelight. We love it because it’s the most flattering light ever (instant dermatology) and that little golden glow allows you to see a bit more of that hot guy or girl you couldn’t see in the dark. Yes, candles are one of the sexiest must-haves for every Bungalux. But can they also be good for you? In the case of NEST’s Blue Garden Candle the answer is a resounding yes, because it’s good for someone else. Read more.

Swinging away: Athletes gather to create autism awareness ahead of RTO (Reno, Nev.)Former Carson High School pitcher Donovan Osborne played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball and his wife, Herah, was a competitive beach volleyball player. When the couple was expecting eight years ago, many thought their children would be just like their parents — athletically gifted. Read more.

Aparan summer recreation camp hosts children with autism (Armenia)In the scope of strategic cooperation between Orange and “Arabkir” United Children’s Charity Foundation, the children in care of “ArBeS” Health and Day Care Center and its rehabilitation affiliates in regions, participate in summer recreation camp in Aparan this year. Read more.

Autism school holds summer program to prep students (Jacksonville, Ark.)Pathfinder Inc. in Jacksonville has opened a middle school for children with autism. The school year begins on Aug. 15 and the organization is holding a summer program to prepare the students for the school year. Read more.

Triad Autism Specialists Return from Nepal Trip (Winston-Salem, N.C.)Two autism specialists from the Piedmont have returned home after an overseas trip to help families in Nepal who are dealing with the disease. Read more.

Ohio Valley Easter Seals Child to be Honored in Utah (Wheeling, Ohio)When Kyle Simala was around 2 years old, his family noticed that he started to drift into his own little world. Words that Kyle used to say, were no longer there. His father Mark said he would no longer react when his family was calling him; he was diagnosed with Autism. Read more.

Life Skills for Autism we provide services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental delays. Life Skills for Autism provides a comprehensive and safe family centered and person centered approach, to meeting the needs of children and youth living with a disability and their families. It is based on the concept of partnership with children, families and regulated by funding units to assist and empower people to participate meaningfully and inclusively lives in our community.Life Skills Services
These are services delivered to enhance the unique strengths of participants, typically these services are once to twice per week for a 3.5 hour length in time. The Life skills worker will arrange a pick up/drop time that works for the family and will work around a comprehensive schedule. The environment of the services usually takes place out and into the community where we incorporate theory and practice side by side. The duration and length of services are determined by the family (the parents/caregiver) the case worker (MCFD/CLBC) and/or the supervisor of life skills program. The service is centered to empower families therefore families determine the length of services provided, how these are executed and have control over the service contract.